Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 07 10

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Planning Commission Staff Report July10, 2014 The applicant has also included an alternative proposal with more parking on Outlot A, which would yield an additional nine spaces. Staff believes removing the green space on Outlot A would detract from the aesthetic quality of the development and the historic character of the Grain Elevator. Because the applicant is able to meet the required parking minimums elsewhere on the site, staff recommends this option not be pursued. If all additional parking is provided, the total would be 81 spaces. Architecture Because this is a preliminary application, the architectural details have not been finalized. The applicant is generally proposing an architectural style echoing the Grain Elevatorand the mining structures which were found in the City in the past. More architectural details will be provided with the final PUD submittal. Landscaping The details of the landscaping plan will be provided with final PUD. The conceptual plan provided with the preliminary PUD complies with Downtown Design Guidelines and includes street trees and parking lot trees, as well as a green space on Outlot A. Site Drainage and Floodplain The property is not required by the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC)to provide full storm water detention. The amountofimperious surface proposed is not increasing over what is currently occurring on the site and therefore is not required additional storm water detention.The site will provide water quality detentionto meet City requirements. The property is also in the 100 year flood zone, and will be required to obtain a floodplain development permit from the Board of Adjustment before final plat and PUD. Historic Preservation Commission Review The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the application at their June 16, 2014 meeting. The HPC was generally in favor of the project, and provided comments attached below. The Commissioners were in favor of the site layout, which would provide unobstructed views ofthe Grain Elevator, and the proposedarchitecturalstyle of the new construction. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The applicant is requesting the following waivers from the standards of the LMC, the Downtown Framework Plan, and the Downtown Design Handbook: Rear setback of zero feet for the existing building on Lot 1 instead of 20 feet. Rear setback of 1’9” for the addition on Lot 2 instead of 20 feet. Lot coverage of 52% on Lot 1 instead of 40%. Lot coverage of 43% on Lot 2 instead of 40% Allowance for three stories and screening to extend beyond 35 feet on Lot 1. Maximum height of 50 feet for the existing structure on Lot 2. Allowance for three stories and screening to extend beyond 35 feet on Lot 3. Staff believes the waivers are justified under LMC Section 17.28.110 based on the design and public access provided on Outlot A as a public plaza. However, staff 9